States party to the ICC must join Lithuania’s request to open an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by Belarusian authorities

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On 30 September 2024, Lithuania submitted a referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) requesting an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by Belarusian authorities. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) with 12 other human rights organisations co-signed an open letter calling on State Parties to the ICC to support and join the referral.

8 November 2024. Read the open letter below, in english only.

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